We were so excited about Zoe's new show this weekend. Since January, Zoe has spent countless late nights at the studio, and every single Saturday rehearsing her parts. I'm not sure how she has done it, along with taking her regular dance classes, going to school and getting all of her homework done. Her time management skills just keep getting better and better!
We had a very long night of dress rehearsal on Friday. Zoe was busy getting ready and transforming herself for her first part.
Although it is a TON of work, I love working backstage. It is neat to spend time with these amazing dancers and be a part of all of the details and hard work that goes into this. I also love getting to take more pictures than just from the audience!
Zoe and Olivia (with Victoria always photo bombing in the back!)
We got home from rehearsal at about 11pm on Friday. Zoe woke up a bit tired, but ready for her show day! Before we left, I wanted to get a few shots of Zoe in our favorite costume...
She had an early call time to do a little extra rehearsing, so I helped out backstage and did some setting up and last minute costume sewing before the show.
Almost showtime!
Joe and Cooper met me at the theater, along with Mimi, Jax and Cathy. We took our seat and watched a wonderful show. Zoe's first dance was part of the opening Workshop scene where she played a bluebird Clock Doll. We loved her costume and she was thrilled to have a full dance on pointe.
Next, was Ballet School Children...
As a part of the Underwater Scene, Zoe was in the Coral dance...
Zoe and Sonia...two beautiful ballerinas (thanks for the great picture Mom!)
During Pleasure Island, Zoe was a part of the Contortionist group. They had some creepy music, and had fun moving their bodies into all kinds of crazy positions while wearing these fun masks...
Her last main dance was Bible Story. This dance moves me to tears every time I watch it. Although the costumes are plain, the radiance and joy that shines through each of these girls during this dance is breathtaking.
After the final scene, the cast came out for their finale dance. Zoe was excited to be a part of this choreographed dance, which was a really fun gospel number.
These dancers did a fantastic job! After the first show, Zoe changed back into her first costume in order to be ready for show #2, and then headed outside so we could get some pictures.
Mimi brought Zoe a new water bottle for dance...
After we said goodbye to the family, Zoe had fun taking pictures with her friends...
Taylor and Zoe...
Taylor, Lindsay, Zoe and Sonia...
It was on to show two. I worked backstage and the show was wonderful. I was truly impressed with what had been put together in just a few months. When the show was over, we spent time cleaning up and loading all of the props into the trucks. Then it was time for the cast party!
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